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How to get fromBuffalo to Empire State Buildingby plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Empire State Building by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway
    3h 37m
    $75–475

  2. Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0205 / ...
    8h 20m
    $55–250

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 28m
    $110–280

  4. Drive  357.4 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Empire State Buildingcar car 357.4 mi
    7h 13m
    $66–95

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3h 42m
    $56–291

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3h 48m
    $64–311

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    4h 47m
    $122–695

  8. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    8h 37m
    $60–95

Buffalo to Empire State Building by bus and foot

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Trailways also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $240–370 and the journey takes 8h 17m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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